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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Shri Narayan Rane chairs 18th meeting of National Board of MSME , stresses on the need to address the issue of delayed payments to Micro & Small Enterprises
Portal for the scheme for promotion of MSMEs in North East Region  and Sikkim inaugurated
Union Minister of MSME, Shri Narayan Rane, chaired the 18th meeting of the National Board of MSME  held today. Minister of State for MSME, Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma, graced the occasion.
Shri Rane inaugurated the portal for the scheme for promotion of MSMEs in North East Region  and Sikkim. The Minister launched the integration of Udyam and NCS portals, which was announced in Budget 2022. A Memorandum of Understanding was also signed between the Ministry of MSME and Common Service Centre in connection with Udyam Registration Portal.
During the Board meeting, the Minutes of the 17th meeting of National Board of MSME held on 23rd March, 2022 were confirmed. It was observed in the Action Taken Report that all recommendations of the 17th meeting had been taken up by the Ministry of MSME and appropriate action has been taken for proper resolution of the relevant issues.
Presiding over the meeting, Shri Narayan Rane assured that all the valuable suggestions made by the members during the meeting would be considered appropriately. He highlighted the contribution of the MSME sector in GDP, exports & employment. He stressed on the need to address the issue of delayed payments to Micro & Small Enterprises. Union Minister lauded the launch of the portal pertaining to NER and Sikkim for the promotion and development of MSMEs in the region. He also specifically mentioned the integration of the portal of Udyam with that of National Career Service  as an opportunity for the MSME sector to have access to the employable manpower database of NCS. Referring to the signing of MoU between Ministry of MSME and Common Service Centre, Shri Rane said it will expand the handholding support to enterprises residing in remote areas and help them to avail benefits of Government schemes and Priority Sector Lending.
Senior officers of Central and State Governments, office bearers of different industry associations, and other delegates also attended the meeting. On the occasion of National Hindi Diwas, Union Minister of MSME congratulated all the participants.
Ministry of Culture
Culture Minister inaugurates an International Seminar to commemorate the 200th Birth Anniversary of Sikh philosopher, reformer and freedom fighter , Sri Satguru Ram Singhji
To commemorate the 200th Birth Anniversary of Sikh philosopher, reformer and freedom fighter , Sri Satguru Ram Singhji, an International Seminar was inaugurated by the Minister of State for Culture , Dr Mahesh Sharma in New Delhi today. The seminar was organised by the Union Ministry of Culture in collaboration with Panjab University, Chandigarh and Kuka Martyrs Memorial Trust. The function was attended by His Holiness Sri Satguru Uday Singhji; MP Lok Sabha, Sardar Prem Singh Chandumajra; Ex-MP, Rajya Sabha, Sh Avinash Rai Khanna; Ex-MP Rajya Sabha Sardar Tarlochan Singh ; Ex-MP Rajya Sabha Sardar H S Hanspal and Vice Chairman KMMT & President Vishav Namdhari Sangat, Sardar Surinder Singh Namdhari in addition to a large congregation of followers of Satguru.
Speaking on the occasion , Dr Mahesh Sharma said that Sri Satguru Ram Singh was a great spiritual guru, a thinker, a seer, philosopher, social reformer, and a freedom fighter. Around 150 years ago, he organized the Indians for the noble cause of total freedom of country and mankind. The Culture Minister said that whatever he was preaching or practicing in 19th Century, is equally good in 21st century as well.
Praising the ideology of the Satguru, Dr Mahesh Sharma said that he advocated reverence for the cow, simple wedding ceremonies, widow remarriage and mass marriages with minimal expenditure. His contribution to freedom struggle was also commendable and he undertook the first revolt against the British. The Culture Minister further added that it was this Government which has decided to commemorate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singhji, 350th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singhji, 100 years of Jallianwallan Bagh Massacre and the 200th birth anniversary of Sri Satguru Ram Singhji.
The Minister further added that the government will ensure that celebrations to pay tribute to Sri Satguru Ram Singhji are held every twenty five years in the future to make the coming generations aware of the greatness of the Satguru.
The birth  of Satguru Ram Singhji took place in 1816 in village Raiyan in district of Ludhiana in Punjab. He spearheaded the Namdhari sect to free the country. He started Kuka Movement to free the country a month before the Mutiny of 1857. Satguru Ram Sigh Ji advocated boycott of the British merchandise and services.
The Satguru was a great social reformer and preached against killing the girl child in infancy and stood firmly against the Sati Pratha and urged people to remarry the widow to maintain her status in the society.
He started a new mass marriage system wherein the marriages were performed by spending a rupee and twenty five paisa only. The dowry was totally banned in any shape. Satguru Ram Singh inculcated the religious awareness among the people because it evokes the feeling of self-respect and sacrifices for the sake of the country.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Maharana Pratap on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Maharana Pratap on his Jayanti.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"वीरता और पराक्रम के पर्याय महाराणा प्रताप को उनकी जयंती पर सादर नमन। उनके साहस और संघर्ष की गाथा देशवासियों को सदा प्रेरित करती रहेगी।"
Ministry of Defence
IAF Continues Efforts to Bring Back Mortal Remains
IAF mountaineers, Army Special Forces personnel and local mountaineers were dropped off at the closest possible location to the crash site and have reached the crash site.
The mortal remains and other material evidence have to be picked up by helicopters and brought back to Jorhat in stages. The weather continues to be marginal and is likely to affect the pace of recovery operations. The recovery team is braving the treacherous terrain and inclement weather in order to bring back the mortal remains as soon as possible.
The IAF has flown around 200 sorties towards the AN-32 search and recovery operations and is sparing no efforts in recovering the remains of its personnel for which 08 helicopters have been deployed.
The Next of Kins of all personnel on board had been informed of the crash and the subsequent search operations undertaken by the IAF. Concerned family members have been apprised of the progress of the recovery operations as well and IAF officials are in regular touch with them. The IAF and all its personnel stand with the families in this hour of grief.
Competition Commission of India
CCI enhancesoutreach in the Eastern Region through its newly set up Regional Office in Kolkata
Kolkata, September 28, 2022
The Competition Commission of India , the statutory body responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002 , has recently opened its Eastern Regional Office in Kolkata. CCI’s regional office will bring it closer to stakeholders and help deepen the Commission’s advocacy work in the eastern region.Market infirmities must not come in the way of harnessing the enormous growth potential of the region, said Mr Ashok Kumar Gupta, Chairperson, CCI. Mr Gupta was in Kolkata to inaugurate the CCI-NUJS Lecture Series at the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, the first advocacy initiative of CCI through its Eastern Regional Office.
Stakeholders can now file Information through the regional office of CCI and can also have pre-filing consultation for combination notifications at the Kolkata office, Chairperson said.The Eastern Regional Office, that will cater to the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, Tripura, West Bengal and the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, will support enforcement by also acting as the eastern regional centre for conducting antitrust investigations and recording of online deposition in coordination with the Head Office in Delhi, he added.
CCI, over the years, has examined over 1200 cases pertaining to allegations of anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant position in diverse sectorssuch as entertainment, pharmaceuticals, aviation, agriculture, construction, cement, sports, real estate, etc., wherein concerns of a large number of market players and consumers, both with respect to anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominance, have been addressed.So far, CCI has examined 965 combination  notices. It has been the Commission’s endeavour to balance the requirements of a robust combination review regime with the need to facilitate ease of doing business, Mr. Gupta apprised.
With reference to the trend of rapid digitalization, Mr Gupta said that the Commission is looking into digital market cases across verticals, such as mobile operating systems, application stores, ad-tech, social network etc. In some jurisdictions, new legislations with ex-ante powers to regulate digital markets are either proposed or are at an advanced stage of becoming law. CCI is following such developments to ascertain their relevance and feasibility in the Indian context, he added.
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Ministry of Finance
Faceless Appeals launched by CBDT today- Honoring The Honest
The Income Tax Department today launched Faceless Income Tax Appeals. Under Faceless Appeals, all Income Tax appeals will be finalised in a faceless manner under the faceless ecosystem with the exception of appeals relating to serious frauds, major tax evasion, sensitive & search matters, International tax and Black Money Act. Necessary Gazette notification has also been issued today.
It may be noted that Hon’ble PM on 13th August, 2020 while launching the Faceless Assessment and Taxpayers’ Charter as part of “Transparent Taxation - Honoring the Honest” platform, had announced launching of Faceless Appeals on 25th September, 2020 on the birth anniversary of Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhayay. Also, in recent years the Income Tax Department has carried out several reforms in Direct Taxes for the simplification of tax processes and for ease of compliance for the taxpayers.
Under the Faceless Appeals, from now on, in income tax appeals, everything from e-allocation of appeal, e-communication of notice/ questionnaire, e-verification/e-enquiry to e-hearing and finally e-communication of the appellate order, the entire process of appeals will be online, dispensing with the need for any physical interface between the appellant and the Department. There will be no physical interface between the taxpayers or their counsel/s and the Income Tax Department. The taxpayers can make submissions from the comfort of their home and save their time and resources.
The Faceless Appeals system will include allocation of cases through Data Analytics and AI under the dynamic jurisdiction with central issuance of notices which would be having Document Identification Number . As part of dynamic jurisdiction, the draft appellate order will be prepared in one city and will be reviewed in some other city resulting in an objective, fair and just order. The Faceless Appeal will provide not only great convenience to the taxpayers but will also ensure just and fair appeal orders and minimise any further litigation. The new system will also be instrumental in imparting greater efficiency, transparency and accountability in the functioning of the Income Tax Department.
As per data with CBDT, as on date there is a pendency of almost 4.6 lakh appeals at the level of the Commissioner  in the Department. Out of this, about 4.05 lakh appeals, i.e., about 88 % of the total appeals will be handled under the Faceless Appeal mechanism and almost 85% of the present strength of Commissioners  shall be utilised for disposing off the cases under the Faceless Appeal mechanism.
Ministry of Culture
Till date approximately 60,000 programmes have been organized all over India by central ministries/state governments under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: Shri G.K. Reddy
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75th year of independence of India. Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav is being celebrated all across the world with participation from all ministries, states/UTs, business corporate houses, NGOs, students, volunteers and people from all walks of life. Till date approximate 60,000 programmes have been organised all over India by central ministries/state governments.
Various events and activities have been organized by the Ministry and its affiliated organisations to celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav with high Jan Bhagidari. There are five themes that guide the events and activities planned as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. These are 1). Freedom Struggle: Focus on milestones of history, unsung heroes etc. 2). Ideas75: Celebrating ideas and ideas that have shaped India 3). Achivements@75: Showcasing evolution and progress across different sectors 4). Resolve@75: Reinforcing commitments to specific goals and targets. 5) Actions@75: Highlighting steps being taken to implement policies and actualize commitments. During the celebrations special focus has been given for participation of young generation including students from schools/colleges at large. Many national level competitions have been organized for their participation during the celebrations.
The information was provided by Union Minister for Culture ,Tourism and DoNER Shri G.K Reddy in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Andaman and Nicobar Command Celebrates Kargil Vijay Diwas 2022
Kargil Vijay Diwas, 2022 is being celebrated all over the country. To mark this historic occasion, Andman and Nicobar Command  celebrated Kargil Vijay Diwas in the honour of Kargil War Heroes for their courage, valour and sacrifice at Birchganj Military Station, Port Blair on 26 July, 2022.
A wreath Laying Ceremony was organized in the presence of a joint Services Guard at Bayonet Square, Birchganj, Port Blair. Lieutenant General Ajay Singh, Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command  in a solemn ceremony laid a wreath paying homage to the martyrs of the Kargil War. A large number of veterans took part in the event.
During his interaction with officers and men of Quad Services Command, CINCAN put emphasis on ‘Jointmanship’ as a key component for future wars. He reiterated the significance of op-preparedness at all times to live up to the integrative realty of “Together we are Stronger”.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Employment Generation in FPI Sector
The data for registered manufacturing sector including food processing sector is brought out by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation through the Annual Survey of Industries  and for unregistered/unincorporated enterprises through National Sample Survey . As per the Annual Survey of Industries 2018-19, food processing sector was ranked 1st in total number of persons engaged in the manufacturing sector. The details of employment in registered food processing sector for last three years were as under;
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Employment 
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1
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2016-17
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18.53
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2
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2017-18
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19.33
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3
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2018-19
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20.05
Source- Annual Survey of Industries, MoSPI
In addition, as per the 73rd round of NSS , 51.11 lakh persons were engaged in unincorporated food processing sector.
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries, through the various component schemes of Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana  provide financial assistance for the overall growth and development of food processing sector. Under PMKSY, 582 projects have been completed till 31.1.2022. Grant-in-aid of Rs.3836.76 crore have been approved and Rs.3544.62crore have been released for these projects. Under the completed projects, 180.58 LMT of processing/ preservation capacity has been created. The Ministry also implements the Prime Minister’s Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises  Scheme, providing financial, technical and business support for upgradation/ setting up of 2 lakh micro units. The PM-FME scheme is implemented on a One District One Product  basis. A Product Linked Incentive  Scheme is being implemented wherein incentives based on sales is provided to create global food champions. Segments of food industry with high growth potential like marine products, processed fruits & vegetables, Ready to Eat/ Ready to Cook products including millet based products, and mozzarella cheese are covered for support. Financial support is also given to small & medium enterprises  for organic/ innovative products. The scheme has a component of support for branding and marketing abroad.
The Government has put in place a liberal and transparent policy for attracting Foreign Direct Investment  permitting 100% FDI under the automatic route. Also 100% FDI, under Government approval route, is permitted for trading, including through e-commerce, in respect of food products manufactured or produced in India.
This information was given by Minister of State for M/o Food Processing Industries, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC: Redefining Secure and Convenient Identity Verification
Mumbai : 10 August 2023
The Unique Identification Authority of India  has made available the facility of e-KYC to the citizens. Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC Verification, a revolutionary solution that empowers Aadhaar number holders to establish their identity seamlessly and securely in various applications, all while safeguarding privacy, security, and inclusivity.
In today's digital age, identity verification is a critical aspect of countless transactions and services. UIDAI recognizes the need for a streamlined and secure process that respects individuals' privacy and caters to different scenarios. Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC has been introduced as an innovative solution to address these challenges and provide an efficient, user-centric approach. Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC is set to revolutionize identity verification, making it more user-centric, secure, and adaptable to a variety of scenarios. This innovation reflects UIDAI's commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements while ensuring privacy and security remain paramount.
While UIDAI's online electronic KYC service offers swift and authenticated identity verification, there are certain limitations that might not suit all agencies or individuals. Online e-KYC relies on uninterrupted connectivity, which may not always be feasible across various locations and scenarios. Agencies also need specific technical infrastructure to utilize online e-KYC services and deploy devices. Apart from this, online e-KYC sometimes demands the provision of biometric data, which may not always be convenient for users.
There are various advantages of Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC. Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC empowers individuals to share their KYC data directly, without UIDAI's involvement. This ensures complete control over data sharing and enables privacy. With enhanced security features, the Aadhaar KYC data, downloadable by the Aadhaar number holder, is digitally signed by UIDAI to prevent tampering. Agencies can validate data authenticity through their own OTP/Face Authentication processes. Aadhaar number holders also have the flexibility to select the data they wish to share, including demographics and photos. Finally, Unlike online e-KYC, Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC eliminates the need for core biometric data  for verification.
Source: Unique Identification Authority of India, Regional Office, Mumbai
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Ministry of Railways
Second Generation Vande Bharat Trains Have Enhanced Safety Features, Better Ride Index And Passenger Amenities
The new and improved Second Generation Vande Bharat Trains Ver 2.0 with enhanced safety features, better ride index and passenger amenities have been successfully introduced over Indian Railways.
Eight rakes of such Vande-Bharat trains are running in regular service , in addition to the two rakes of first generation of Vande Bharat trains running between New Delhi-Varanasi and New Delhi- Mata Vaishno Devi.
New Vande Bharat Trains have following features:
- Faster acceleration and semi High speed operation up to 160 KMPH.
- Fully Sealed Gangway for Free Passenger Movement
- Automatic Plug Doors
- Reclining Ergonomic Seats and Comfortable Seating with revolving seats in executive class.
- Better Ride Comfort.
- Mobile charging sockets for every seat.
- Mini Pantry with provision of Hot Case, Bottle Cooler, Deep freezer & Hot Water Boiler
- Direct and Diffused Lighting.
- For Divyangjan passengers special lavatory in DTC.
- Emergency openable Windows and fire extinguisher in each coach
- CCTVs in all Coaches
- Emergency Alarm Push buttons and Talk Back Units on all Coaches.
- Better fire safety – Aerosol based fire detection and suppression system
- Driver-Guard communication with voice recording facility & Crash hardened memory
- Coach condition monitoring System  display with remote monitoring
- Disaster lights – 4 numbers in each coach in case of Emergency
- 4 platform side cameras including rear view cameras outside the coach.
- Fitted with KAVACH.
Indian Railways has planned to manufacture 75 Vande-Bharat Chair Car Trains that would connect different parts of the country.
Manufacture of Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains are also planned for middle and long distance trains journey.
All these trains have design/operating speed of maximum 180/160 kmph.
IR has also envisaged to manufacture Vande-Bharat sleeper trains with speed potential of 200 kmph.
At present, there are no such immediate proposals under consideration.
However, introduction of Vande Bharat services is an ongoing process on Indian Railways subject to operational feasibility, traffic justification, availability of rolling stock etc.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.